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74% of 9-1-1 calls now come from cellphones: why knowing your location is key
December 9, 2019Vancouver, B.C.–With nearly three-quarters of 9-1-1 calls in B.C. originating from cellphones, E-Comm says knowing your …
Learn MorePort Moody resident named Canada’s top 9-1-1 trainer
November 25, 2019Vancouver, B.C. – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) of Canada has named E-Comm training …
Learn MoreE-Comm and CUPE Local 873 to proceed to interest arbitration
November 21, 2019Vancouver, B.C.—E-Comm and CUPE Local 873, the Union that represents E-Comm’s 533 Bargaining Unit employees, have …
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Always Know Your Location When Dialing 9-1-1
December 10, 2019Despite public perception, current phone technology in Canada does not pinpoint your exact location or provide …
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Update on Non-Emergency Call Wait Times
October 02, 2019Updated December 12, 2019 to reflect up-to-date call statistics. Police non-emergency lines are an important part …
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Getting Social with E-Comm 9-1-1
4 hours ago
#Christmas is less than 2 weeks away! To get everyone into the holiday spirit, we wanted to share some festive drawings submitted by the children (aged 4-15) of some our staff members. #911BC https://t.co/rijlSkrK9c
#Christmas is less than 2 weeks away! To get everyone into the holiday spirit, we wanted to share some festive drawings submitted by the children (aged 4-15) of some our staff members. #911BC https://t.co/rijlSkrK9c
1 day ago
“Nearish to the bridge” won’t help a taxi driver find you – & it won’t help us find you in an emergency. Tell us your exact location so we can find & help you faster.
Find out why it is important to #KnowYourLocation when calling 9-1-1: https://t.co/bq70JoyMm6 #911BC #HelpUsHelp https://t.co/CHk1chlaAY
“Nearish to the bridge” won’t help a taxi driver find you – & it won’t help us find you in an emergency. Tell us your exact location so we can find & help you faster.
Find out why it is important to #KnowYourLocation when calling 9-1-1: https://t.co/bq70JoyMm6 #911BC #HelpUsHelp https://t.co/CHk1chlaAY
1 day ago
Driving in BC's interior or Kootenay region today? Take note of a snowfall warning. https://t.co/Yxw8J3Mafy
Driving in BC's interior or Kootenay region today? Take note of a snowfall warning. https://t.co/Yxw8J3Mafy
ECCC Weather British Columbia
@ECCCWeatherBC
A Snowfall Warning is in effect for #BCHwy5 Coquihalla & #BCHwy3 Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. Snowfall will intensify tonight & up to 25cm may fall by Thursday evening. Details: https://t.co/nMNlFPYJV9
Check out @DriveBC for the latest road conditions.
#BCStorm @TranBC https://t.co/HTuFsi65ST
A Snowfall Warning is in effect for #BCHwy5 Coquihalla & #BCHwy3 Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. Snowfall will intensify tonight & up to 25cm may fall by Thursday evening. Details: https://t.co/nMNlFPYJV9
Check out @DriveBC for the latest road conditions.
#BCStorm @TranBC https://t.co/HTuFsi65ST
1 day ago
Our thoughts are with the @NJSP, all family and friends, with the passing of Detective Joseph Seals who lost his life while responding to an emergency incident yesterday. We also offer our support for a quick & full recovery to the 2 other officers who were injured. #lodd #911BC https://t.co/9IIXldbORk
Our thoughts are with the @NJSP, all family and friends, with the passing of Detective Joseph Seals who lost his life while responding to an emergency incident yesterday. We also offer our support for a quick & full recovery to the 2 other officers who were injured. #lodd #911BC https://t.co/9IIXldbORk
NJSP - State Police
@NJSP
Tonight our thoughts and prayers are with the Jersey City Police Department and the friends and families of Detective Joseph Seals and the innocent victims of today’s shooting. #JCPD @JCPoliceDept https://t.co/PPYHmKcQlq
Tonight our thoughts and prayers are with the Jersey City Police Department and the friends and families of Detective Joseph Seals and the innocent victims of today’s shooting. #JCPD @JCPoliceDept https://t.co/PPYHmKcQlq
E-Comm 911
E-Comm is the largest 9-1-1 call centre in B.C., providing dispatch services for more than 70 police and fire departments and owns and operates the regional emergency radio communications system.
Call taker tip: “Need to make a non-emergency police report? To help file your report faster and shorten wait times, have a pen & paper handy. You will need it to record your file number after making the report. Be ready to provide the location & approx time of the incident.” #HelpUsHelp #NonEmergTips #911BC
Cellphones can’t pinpoint your exact location for 9-1-1 Centres. Please tell us your location so we can find you faster.
Cellphones can’t pinpoint your exact location for 9-1-1 Centres. Please tell us your location so we can find you faster.
#Christmas is less than 2 weeks away! To get everyone into the holiday spirit, we wanted to share some festive drawings submitted by the children (aged 4-15) of some our staff members. #911BC
